Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi expressed his gratitude to the club’s fans for their support in qualifying for the Europa Conference League. He also looked forward to playing with the club’s summer signings, including Yeremy Pino, Jaydee Canvot, and Christantus Uche, stating they will bring a high level of quality to the squad.
Guehi’s Comments
In his programme notes for the match against Sunderland, Guehi wrote: “It’s great to be back in South London this afternoon. It was amazing to see so many of you make the trip over to Norway for our second leg against Fredrikstad.” He praised the team’s maturity in managing the game and highlighted their excellent defensive performance ¹.
Future Uncertainty
Despite his commitment to the team, Guehi’s contract expires in 2026, and he has no intention of extending it. This has sparked interest from top clubs like Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and Chelsea. Crystal Palace may opt to sell him in January for €20 million to avoid losing him for free next summer ².
Potential Suitor Interest
- Liverpool: Currently the favorites to sign Guehi, with their groundwork likely playing a significant role. They plan to wait until summer 2026 to sign him for free, but risk losing him to a pre-contract agreement with another club.
- Real Madrid: Prepared to offer lucrative terms for a Bosman deal and potentially sign Guehi for free in summer 2026.
- Barcelona: Seeking established defenders to shore up their backline and considering Guehi a suitable option.
- Manchester City: Interested in Guehi as a potential replacement for John Stones and Nathan Ake, believing they can make a compelling case for him to join the club ³ ⁴.
